Golonka

Golonka Meaning & Origin

About Golonka
The surname Golonka is of Polish origin and is derived from the word "goląć," meaning "to shave" or "to shear." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who had a bald or shaved head. The name may have been given to individuals who worked as barbers or had a close association with the trade. Over time, the surname Golonka became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Golonka is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Golonka: 516
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 42094
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Golonka based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLNK
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G040520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G OW0 L OW1 NG K AH0
🌐 IPA
/goʊˈloʊŋkə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G452

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Golonka in Braille

Here's how to represent Golonka in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Golonka in braille

How to sign the name Golonka using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Golonka using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Golonka in sign language

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